New York Knicks Announce Complete Roster for Exciting Opening Night

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New York Knicks Announce Complete Roster for Exciting Opening Night

The New York Knicks have finalized their roster as they prepare for the 2025 NBA season opening night. Following the conclusion of the preseason and necessary roster cuts, the team is set with 14 active players and three on two-way contracts. The Knicks recently said goodbye to Alex Len, Garrison Mathews, and Matt Ryan.

Significant Roster Changes

As of now, the Knicks roster includes a mix of veterans and promising talents. The team can potentially add another player in approximately two weeks under current cap rules, as they navigate around the restrictive second salary apron.

Active Roster Highlights

Jordan Clarkson: 33 years old, 6’5″, 194 lbs., acquired as a free agent from Utah in 2025. Known for his scoring prowess, Clarkson aims to bolster the Knicks’ second-unit scoring.
Miles McBride: 25 years old, 6’2″, 195 lbs., drafted in 2021 from Oklahoma City. McBride enters his fifth season and is expected to influence bench scoring.
Josh Hart: 30 years old, 6’5″, 215 lbs., acquired via trade from Portland in 2023. Limited by injury last season, he played a crucial role through clutch performances.
OG Anunoby: 28 years old, 6’7″, 240 lbs., acquired in a trade from Toronto in 2023. Known for his defensive capabilities, Anunoby recently signed a significant extension.
Mitchell Robinson: 27 years old, 7’0″, 240 lbs., drafted by the Knicks in 2018. Known for his shot-blocking and rebounding, Robinson’s role is pivotal for the team.
Karl-Anthony Towns: 29 years old, 7’0″, 248 lbs., acquired in a 2024 trade. Towns had a standout first season and is expected to contribute significantly this year.
Landry Shamet: 28 years old, 6’5″, 190 lbs., signed in 2024. Shamet earned a spot on the roster after a solid performance last season.

Emerging Talent

The roster also features younger players such as:

Pacome Dadiet: 20 years old, 6’9″, 210 lbs., drafted in 2024.
Kevin McCullar Jr.: 24 years old, 6’6″, 210 lbs., acquired through a trade with Denver.
Tosan Evbuomwan: 24 years old, 6’8″, 217 lbs., signed as a free agent from Brooklyn in 2025.
Mikal Bridges: 29 years old, 6’6″, 209 lbs., acquired in a trade with Brooklyn in 2024.
Guerschon Yabusele: 29 years old, 6’7″, 265 lbs., acquired as a free agent from Philadelphia.
Mohamed Diawara: 20 years old, 6’9″, 225 lbs., selected in the 2025 draft.
Maxim Hukporti: 23 years old, 7’0″, 246 lbs., drafted in 2024.

Looking Ahead

As the Knicks gear up for the season opener, the mix of experience and youth presents a balanced team ready for competition. Fans are keen to see how new additions like Clarkson and Towns will impact the team’s dynamics.